JH History
__________ Johns Hopkins' first professor of surgery and surgeon in chief, insisted on sterile procedures to prevent postoperative infections and promote healing. He also develops innovative surgical techniques, including the "________ radical," the lifesaving mastectomy for breast cancer.
William Stewart Halsted
H&P
History and Physical Examination
gland located in the front of the neck, just below the larynx. It has a shape similar to a butterfly and secretes hormones that affect virtually every Body system including regulating your metabolism, heart, and digestive function
Thyroid
a condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain. When the circulatory path of the CSF is blocked, fluid begins to accumulate, causing the ventricles to enlarge and the pressure inside the head to increase. Requires surgical implantation of a shunt to drain the extra CSF
hydrocephalus
the surgical removal of a woman's uterus. This may be done laparoscopically through an abdominal incision or vaginally. The ovaries may be removed at the same time.
Hysterectomy
In 1916, while working in the laboratory of physiology director William Henry Howell (1860-1945), second-year medical student Jay McLean (1890-1957) discovers a substance in the liver that stops the blood from coagulating. The substance, which Howell names _________ based on the ancient Greek word for liver, proves to be vital for preventing dangerous blood clots.
Heparin
CGM
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain, just behind the bridge of your nose. It’s controlled by the hypothalamus, which sits just above it. Often called the master gland because it controls a number of other hormone glands
Pituitary gland
The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem, which controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions
Cerebellum
Procedure for children with biliary atresia that involves removing blocked bile ducts and gallbladder and replacing them with a segment of the child's own small intestine. This segment of intestine is sewn to the liver and functions as a new extrahepatic bile duct system.
Kasai Procedure
Former acting first lady of the United States, serving with her uncle (lifelong bachelor President James Buchannan), who left more than $400,000 at her death in 1903 to establish the _________ Home for Invalid Children, the first hospital in the nation devoted to children and the first associated with a medical school, as a memorial to two sons who had died in childhood.
Harriet Lane
TAPVR
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return
Johns Hopkins researcher John Jacob Abel, known as the father of modern pharmacology, identified and isolated this natural substance in 1897. The first hormone to be identified, it remains a crucial, first line treatment for heart attacks, severe allergic reactions and other conditions.
Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline)
The brain stem connects your brain to your spinal cord and sends messages to the rest of your body to regulate balance, breathing, heart rate and more. The brainstem consists of 3 parts: the midbrain, the medulla oblangata and the ___________ , which helps regulate facial movements, hearing and balance
Pons
a diagnostic procedure used to identify the presence of stones, tumors, or narrowing in the biliary and pancreatic ducts. After the scope is properly placed, a catheter is advanced which will inject a contrast agent through the ducts.
ERCP - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogrpahy
Performing the first brain surgery in the United States, Dr. __________ (1869-1939) becomes known as the founder of neurosurgery. He introduces the use of X-rays before surgery, monitors blood pressure during surgery, discovers the function of the pituitary gland and also founds the specialty of endocrinology.
Harvey Cushing
CLABSI
Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection
a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called "hypercortisolism," it is relatively rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. More common in women than men
Cushing syndrome
a neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system and begins to destroy the myelin sheath that surrounds the axons of many nerve cells, and sometimes, the axons themselves. It is rare, affecting about 3,000 - 6000 people per year in the U.S and has no known cure
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Procedure which uses a low-voltage electrical current to remove abnormal tissues of the cervix. It has an advantage over other techniques in that an intact tissue sample for analysis can be obtained, also is popular because it is inexpensive, simple, and typically has few risks or side effects.
LEEP (Loop electrosurgical excision procedure)
Along with chief surgeon Alfred Blalock and pediatric cardiologist Helen Taussig, lab technician _________ pioneered cardiac surgery testing on animals and coached Dr. Blalock through the first successful surgery, Known as the ”Blue Baby operation,” which was first performed on a tiny, 18-month-old girl suffering from tetralogy of Fallot in 1944
Vivien Thomas
TORCH
a group of diseases that can be passed to a baby during pregnancy, at delivery, or after birth. TORCH stands for: Taxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes, Other (HIV, Syhpillis, Varicella)
the softening and weakening of bones in children, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency. Rare inherited disorders related to low levels of phosphorus, the other mineral component in bone, may require other medications.
Rickets
a group of structures deep within your brain that regulate your emotions, behavior, motivation and memory. Located on both sides of the thalamus, including the amygdala, the hippocampus, and the hypothalamus. one of the oldest structures of the brain producing natural instincts that our ancestors used to survive by triggering behaviors needed to eat, drink, reproduce, care for young, and defend themselves.
Limbic System
a surgical procedure commonly employed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and alleviate the discomfort caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Traditionally, the upper portion of the stomach (or fundus)is wrapped entirely around the esophagus, reinforcing the lower esophageal sphincter making acid reflux less likely to occur
Nissen Fundoplication